KBCU (North Newton, KS)
- Carolina Shout-James P. Johnson (As I listened, I thought, "This is a cool, joint-is-jumpin' stride piano melody, with a lot of Roaring '20s flavor." Although the version I heard was from 1944, the tune is from 1921.)
- Sweet Potato Pie-Al Jarreau (If you enjoy the tempo and feel of "We Got By"'s leadoff track, "Spirit," you'll probably also like Jarreau's similar-sounding, midtempo "Sweet Potato Pie." Also recommended: "Letter Perfect" and "We Got By.")
- Where It's At-Beck (In 1996, this tune, with its "two turntables and a microphone" hook, felt fresh. It still holds up as one of Beck's most memorable tunes, even though some of the lyrics might make you think, "Um...What?" Sometimes, a song's feel is its most important asset.)
- Sorry Now-Jill Andrews (Andrews sings compellingly about why a relationship failed in this strong release from September.)
- Time-Alan Parsons Project (I always thought this well-crafted tune about a sorrowful parting was underplayed, even when it was a hit in 1981.)
- Can't Let Go-Lucinda Williams (The opening guitar lick gets my attention in a way few other songs do. The somewhere-between-country-and-rock guitar line underscores well-written, effectively sung lyrics about wanting to hold onto a relationship that's clearly over. This tune is just as catchy to me as it was in 1998--and should have gotten more exposure on the St. Louis airwaves.)
